Have you had your heart set on the Kia Telluride as your next family hauler? With the debut of the 2021 Kia Telluride at Concord Kia, you may have a tough decision to make and many car shoppers want to know - what are the differences? Use this 2021 Kia Telluride vs 2020 Kia Telluride comparison to learn more.

The 2021 Kia Telluride features a versatile model lineup that mirrors that of its predecessor with four standard trim levels to choose from - LX, S, EX and SX - with a price tag that starts at $31,990. To make the Kia Telluride even more attractive to Concord-area drivers, the 2021 Kia Telluride will add the Nightfall Edition to the lineup. Kia Telluride SUVs make room for eight passengers with the second-row bench seat and seven passengers with second-row Captain’s Chairs with 21 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row.

2023 Kia Telluride S

$40,085

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2023 Kia Telluride EX

$46,375

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2023 Kia Telluride

$48,595

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2023 Kia Telluride

$51,675

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2023 Kia Telluride

$52,475

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2021 Kia Telluride	VS	2020 Kia Telluride
$31,990	Base Price	$31,890
291-Horsepower 3.8-Liter V-6	Base Engine	291-Horsepower 3.8-Liter V-6
LX, S, EX, SX and Nightfall Edition	Trim Levels	LX, S, EX and SX
Available	Remote Engine Start	Unavailable

Differences Between the 2021 Kia Telluride and 2020 Kia Telluride

No matter which side you fall on in this 2021 Kia Telluride vs 2020 Kia Telluride debate - you cannot go wrong when you choose the Kia Telluride. To upgrade your drive, the 2021 Kia Telluride has undergone a few changes that include the addition of remote engine start to the remote key fob, a 7-pin trailer harness that replaces a 4-pin harness, the addition of the Nightfall Edition and an updated color palette that includes Black Copper, Sangria and Wolf Gray.

Power is supplied by a 291-horsepower 3.8-liter V-6 engine that is married to a responsive eight-speed automatic transmission. Armed with this mechanical combination, front-wheel drive Kia Telluride variants will achieve 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. Equipped with Active On-Demand AWD, the Kia Telluride will earn 19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Kia Telluride models built for towing will tow up to 5,000 pounds of cargo.

Kia Telluride models provide families with impressive value at every turn that starts with a standard 8-inch Kia UVO touchscreen infotainment system and a standard suite of Kia Drive Wise safety systems. Additional highlights of the Kia Telluride vary by model and include a Harman Kardon® premium sound system, Nappa leather upholstery, dual sunroofs, heated and cooled first- and second-row seats, a 10.25-inch Kia UVO touchscreen display, a wireless phone charger and more.

Kia Telluride Nightfall Edition Features

The 2021 Kia Telluride Nightfall Edition is a welcome addition to the Telluride lineup that is built on the Kia Telluride EX Premium Package foundation. Find out what sets the Nightfall Edition apart in the list below.